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Genetic Scenarios and Toothpickase

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Students explore genetic defects by doing simulated case studies set in "soap opera" style. They experiment with enzymes using an experiment in which toothpicks are broken down in a role playing activity.

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enzymes, genetics

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enzymes, genetic defects, genetics, science
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Grade
9th - 12th
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Science
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